Reservoir · Georgia · United States · USACE CWMS
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier
Current fill: N/A
Capacity
2,364.58 hm³
Volume stored
N/A
Coordinates
34.160°N, 84.073°W
Station not currently reporting
The most recent storage reading from this gauge is from 2025-12-18, more than 45 days ago, so the current fill is shown as N/A. The history below reflects that older reading.
Current fill
N/Avs 7 days ago
N/Avs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
N/AData source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Buford Dam and Lake Lanier
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Georgia basin at 34.160°N, 84.073°W.
Key facts
- Total capacity
- 2,365 hm³
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Georgia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 34.160°N, 84.073°W
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 89.3% | 2,110 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 89.4% | 2,115 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 89.4% | 2,115 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | 89.7% | 2,120 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 2,123 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 2,124 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | 89.7% | 2,122 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 2,123 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 89.5% | 2,116 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 89.5% | 2,116 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | 89.6% | 2,119 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 89.5% | 2,117 |
Frequently asked questions
How much water can Buford Dam and Lake Lanier hold?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier has a total capacity of 2,365 hm³.
Where is Buford Dam and Lake Lanier reservoir located?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is located in Georgia, United States, within the Georgia basin (coordinates 34.160°N, 84.073°W).
What is Buford Dam and Lake Lanier used for?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.